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Tragic artists and their all-consuming passions

Does having a debilitating disease help or hinder creative genius?

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Building a dream in the garden suburbs

In the late 19th century a ‘garden suburb’ promised a retreat from London’s dirt and crowds. See how this new concept was developed to appeal to the health concerns of the literary classes.

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Rehab centres and the ‘cure’ for addiction

Guy Stagg takes us on a brief history of rehab centres and their approaches to addiction and recovery.

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Dazzling luxury

As the 20th century dawned, both elite and masses basked in the marvellous and unearthly glow of the new electric illumination.

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  • Bede House, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire: floor plans. Transfer lithograph by J.R. Jobbins, 1858, after F.T. Dollman.
  • Abbot's Hospital, Guildford, Surrey: the hall interior. Etching by M.J. Starling after J.R. Thompson.
  • Abbott's Hospital, Guildford, Surrey: the chapel (above) and the hall (below). Etching by M.J. Starling, 1841, after J.R. Thompson.
  • Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey: Founder's Day dinner, coat of arms, important school plaques and people. Wood engraving by W. Collins, 1883.
  • A bailiff (Mr Fixem, centre) calls on an affluent man (left) to enforce payment of a debt, assisted by his assistant (Bung, right). Etching by George Cruikshank.
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